Super Tuesday Wire

(From the AP) - The Republicans** McCain leads among men, small lead among women overall. (Remember that this characterization is a national sample and that large McCain-favorable states are included.** McCain has small lead among self ID Republicans and large leads among independents....Romney leads conservatives... ** More than 50% say they were late deciders....** Economy is most important....** Men outnumber women.

(From the AP) -- The Democrats

** Obama leads among black voters; HRC leads among Hispanic voters; Obama leading among white men; HRC leading among white women. HRC's margins among women smaller than other states.** Half of Dem voters made up minds more than a month ago. No late decider data yet.** Economy is the biggest issue; 7 in 10 said biggest issue was either health care or the economy.** HRC's voters like experience; Obama's like change. ** 50% of HRC supporters happy enough if Obama won; 50% of Obama supporters happy enough if Clinton won.** more than 10% of Dem primary voters under 30; 20% over 65.

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Marc Ambinder is an Atlantic contributing editor. He is also a senior contributor at Defense One, a contributing editor at GQ, and a regular contributor at The Week.